17 - What's Some Sound Advice to Make Corporate Events Better

In this episode we’re talking comedy with event host, podcaster, and author Scott Bloom. Not sure how to use humor at your event effectively? Want to use laughter to forge connections with your audience? Then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

About Scott Bloom: A professional comedian, author, podcast host and tv personality who has built a reputation as the go-to-choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant concepts on connecting people, building relationships and making business seriously funny.

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Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
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Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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With actionable takeaways from all our guests in Season 2, these top take a look back at all the topics we explored in our second season.

This episode we explore how to make speeches more impactful, how to elevate motivational speaking into an art form, how DJs energize corporate events, how your event can benefit from looking at the golden age of industrial musicals, and much more.

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Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
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Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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In this episode we’re talking with Letterman comedy writer, author, and star of the award-winning documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway, Steve Young. Want to know how your event can benefit from looking at the golden age of industrial musicals? Then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

For 25 years, Steve Young wrote for David Letterman's Late Night and Late Show programs. He’s also written for The Simpsons, NBC's Maya & Marty variety show, and other programs. Maybe the last sentence could be: A Harvard graduate, Steve is the main subject of Dava Whisenant’s award-winning comedy music documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway, and the co-author of Everything’s Coming Up Profits – The Golden Age Of Industrial Musicals.

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Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
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Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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In this episode we get some sound advice on corporate events from audio mixer John Williams. Prepare to have your perceptions EQ’d! So, if you want to make your next corporate event pitch perfect, hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

Over the last 30 years, John Williams has designed and mixed more than a thousand events of all scopes and sizes. He has traveled all over the world working with brands like Harley-Davidson, Heineken, Lowe’s, Walmart, and many, many more. Up next, he’s headed to Maui for a large-scale outdoor awards event for T-Mobile, recognizing their top performers. No wonder he never gets tired of jumping on a plane to head off to distant ballrooms.

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Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
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Theme Music by Mike Mancini
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Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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In this episode we’re talking art and design with Proscenium Events Art Director Christian Bayonet. Not sure how to talk to graphic designers? Wondering how to collaborate with them better? Curious about what makes a slide impactful? Then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

Christian Bayonet has a passion for all things design, from fashion to furniture, graphics to scenery. He enjoys bringing his passion for creating and curating experiences to the corporate events industry. He has led the design of over 100 unique events, including those for T-Mobile, The UPS Store, TelevisaUnivision, Lowe’s, Harley-Davidson, and HEINEKEN USA. Recently, he co-illustrated and produced animations for an interactive educational app for emergent bilingual children.

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Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
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Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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In this illuminating conversation, we shine a light on corporate events with Howard Werner, Principal of the New York office of Lightswitch, and lighting designer extraordinaire. Howard is a super-bright guy filled with enlightening insights. So, if you want to learn how to light up your next corporate event, then hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

A celebrated lighting, projection, and multimedia designer, Howard Werner has spent over 30 years illuminating Broadway and beyond. He began his career in Chicago during the burgeoning theatre movement of the 1980s and has since gone on to light numerous award-winning stage productions and earn recognition as a Live Design Master Class presenter. Recent credits include media design for hit musicals “Dreamgirls” and “Spiderman: Turn off the Dark.” He is just as likely to be found off the stage too, designing lighting for architectural installations such as Ci Siamo, a new restaurant in NYC, the remodeling of the Mayfair Hotel in Coconut Grave and the redesign of the Peabody Museum at Yale University. In the corporate entertainment world Howard has done projects for many companies including Audi, Chrysler, Heineken, Harley Davidson, Salesforce, and Lowes.

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Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
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Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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In this episode, we’re talking with Emmy-award-winning talk show host, Mario Armstrong, and the Chief Creative Officer of Sweloquent Arts, Jeremy Brisiel. These guys are exceptional live event hosts, and if this episode doesn’t convince you of the value of having a host for your live event, nothing will. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

Jeremy Brisiel (JB) has created live events, podcasts, broadcasts, video series and interviews in industries ranging from sports to technology to pharmaceutical. For over a decade, JB was a Host and Executive Producer for Major League Baseball. He anchored studio shows, created original content series, hosted talk shows, and developed cutting-edge content for both television and digital streaming. He continues to collaborate with incredible brand teams of all sizes to develop and deliver multi-platform content strategy. Whether it’s developing an internal podcast to connect the leadership team to every layer of the organization, or hosting unique awards shows for customers or sales teams, JB continues to create events and content that entertains, informs, and connects people.

Mario Armstrong is a two-time Emmy Award Winner, Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, and TV and Podcast Host. He teaches Creators & Entrepreneurs how to build their brand, monetize their passions and build profitable businesses. He’s the Creator and Host of the Emmy Award Winning Never Settle Show filmed at Nasdaq studios in Times Square. Mario is an NBC TODAY Show Contributor and appears regularly on NPR, Inside Edition & more. He is a public speaker with Daymond John’s Shark Group’s Speaking Division. His new podcast “Parents Making Profits” is available on the HubSpot Podcast Network. Mario’s latest venture is Never Settle Academy, which provides creators and entrepreneurs the blueprint to closing sales and getting paid brand sponsorships. 

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Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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In this episode, we’re talking with the Director of Learning and Development for On-Cue, Matt Elwell. We invited Matt on to teach us about training, but we ended up learning so much more. This episode is full of actionable advice to help your attendees retain the messaging of your event. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

Matt Elwell, CPTD has been using the principles of improvisation to improve professional performance for 15 years. He has created learning experiences used by 100s of organizations including AT&T, McDonald's, Astellas Pharma U.S., SRR, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S. Navy. Matt is a Certified Professional in Talent Development, and has shared his insights on interactive learning and improvisation at both professional and academic conferences. He has been active in the Applied Improvisation and Learning & Development communities, including as President of the Association for Talent Development, Chicagoland Chapter.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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In this episode, we’re talking with two incredible motivational speakers: Dan Thurman and Josh Sundquist. This episode is not only a lot of fun, but it goes deep into what it’s like to be a guest speaker at a corporate event. These guys are true masters at making audiences think, laugh, and feel. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

Dan Thurmon is a Hall of Fame Speaker, a bestselling author, and a recognized expert on peak performance and work-life integration. Dan has delivered thousands of presentations across 6 continents for business leaders, troops on the front lines, TEDx, and he’s even performed for royalty.

Josh Sundquist is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and Paralympic ski racer. He’s the author of three books. His videos on the internet have over 400 million views. Josh is a former Paralympic ski racer and a current member of the U.S. Amputee Soccer Team.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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In this episode, we’re talking with two of the best DJs in the live events industry: William Lifestyle and DJ Smalls. This episode takes you behind the turntables to understand how DJs energize corporate events. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.

From touring with Brody Jenner of The Hills to billboards in Las Vegas and residences at all of Hollywood’s hottest clubs including Bootsy Bellows, Delilah and Peppermint Club, William Lifestyle is not of your average DJ. His musical stylings move crowds internationally and in his backyard, earning him roles touring with Jay Sean, and opening for the likes of Zedd, Ariana Grande, Drake, Ne-Yo, Nicki Minaj, Snoop, Idris Elba, and holding residences at Tao Las Vegas, Foxwoods Casino and more. When not commanding the hottest celebrity-packed rooms, William Lifestyle can be found touring as the resident DJ for T-Mobile.

Aaron Smalls is a unique, hybrid talent who uses his Charismatic Advantage™ to breathe artistic life into his client’s visions.

He began his career in 2005 with Nickelodeon and he’s grown into a curiously talented DJ, Host, and Actor. As an open-format (mixing multiple genres) DJ with a vast music vocabulary, he spins almost everything from Top 40 to Classic Rock, Motown to EDM, Deep House to Funk, Disco to Hip-Hop. Some of the many notable networks, artists, and brands he’s worked with include ABC, FOX, Food Network, Hulu, Pitbull, DJ Khaled, Journey, Mercedes Benz, T-Mobile, and the NFL.

CREDITS
Hosted and Written by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by Bethany Potter
Theme Music by Mike Mancini
Logo design by Shraddha Maharjan
Special thanks to Dossie McCraw

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